Commander Vank D’Corian, brother of General Darvan, was a savage Warrior and a fierce hunter, until his ship disappeared, damaged and unshielded, into a wormhole. Vank’s presumed death sends shock waves throughout the CORANOS Galactic Alliance, creating a rare opportunity for those who would destroy the CORANOS. Vank awakens to find himself as a hostage aboard a pirate craft far on the fringes of the known universe. His captor, a powerful psychic female, claims his people refuse to ransom him... moreCommander Vank D’Corian, brother of General Darvan, was a savage Warrior and a fierce hunter, until his ship disappeared, damaged and unshielded, into a wormhole. Vank’s presumed death sends shock waves throughout the CORANOS Galactic Alliance, creating a rare opportunity for those who would destroy the CORANOS. Vank awakens to find himself as a hostage aboard a pirate craft far on the fringes of the known universe. His captor, a powerful psychic female, claims his people refuse to ransom him. He knows he’s running out of time. The longer the High Council delays payment, the higher the risk he’ll lose his head. All Vank wants is continue his mission – fighting and conquering in the name of the CORANOS. But the sexy little pirate stands between him and freedom. Lara, an escaped slave from the VENTIX Imperial Palace, found her calling on the marauding ship, the Nom’magata. Now, Corey, the friend and fellow slave she left behind, has been sentenced to the brutal dungeons on Opu. Vank D’Corian, unconscious and dying, is a gift from the universe - the key to raising enough credits to free Corey. If the CORANOS High Council will pay. Problem is, the Council doesn’t seem to want the massive killing machine back. Finally, Councilor Darkan appears to pay Vank’s ransom. When Lara escorts him to the Council Ship, they leave without honoring the ransom agreement – kidnapping her in the process. Now, she must rely on Vank, her enemy, to keep her safe. War has ravaged CORANOS space since Vank disappeared. Devastated, not knowing who to trust, he will stop at nothing to convince Lara to use her psychic powers on his behalf. Even if it means alienating his closest allies. Fighting their growing attraction is one battle too many in such close quarters. Together, the pirate and the commander uncover a sweeping conspiracy. Enemies will stop at nothing to silence the pair. Can these lost hearts unite to save themselves? Or will they splinter under the pressure? less